SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — The Surry County Sheriff’s Office said a missing 75-year-old man was found after a day and a half of searching.
Investigators said deputies responded to Cabin Trail Wednesday after Robert Lee Powell was reported missing Monday. Authorities said Powell suffers from the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Powell was found in a heavily wooded area by rescue teams. They said he was found alive and is in stable condition after being rescued. He was taken to the hospital.
Investigators said they received a Facebook tip from one of their followers after the man saw the post about Powell. He reviewed his game cameras and assisted in placing searchers in the area to find Powell.
The Surry County Sheriff’s Office thanked the following agencies for helping with the search: Surry County Emergency Services, Surry County Communications (E-911), Mount Airy Rescue Squad, Skull Camp Volunteer Fire Department, Dobson Rescue Squad, Elkin Rescue Squad, Alleghany Volunteer Rescue Squad, NC Volunteer Rescue Pilots, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, North Carolina Highway Patrol Aviation.